The Main Street Merchants and the Graham Companies Present the
33rd Annual Main Street Festival of Lights & Small Business Saturday®
Downtown Miami Lakes
Miami, Florida – Join the Main Street Merchants and The Graham Companies for the 33rd Annual Main Street Festival of Lights, on Saturday, November 25th from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Kick-off the holiday season making memories with family, friends and loved ones as Main Street lights up the evening with a series of holiday-themed presentations along two blocks of Downtown Miami Lakes.
At the 33rd Annual Main Street Festival of Lights you will enjoy a number of family- friendly performances and activations throughout the night, such as the Lighting of Main Street, Live DJ, Photo Stations, performances by students from local schools, characters, and lots of complimentary activities for children to experience courtesy of presenting sponsors, The Graham Companies, and Main Street Merchants, as well as supporting sponsor Publix Super Markets. Renown journalist and TV/Radio personality, GiGi Diaz from 93.9 MIA, Miami's Rhythm From the '80s to Now, will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Media partners include the Miami Herald, Y100 Miami’s #1 Hit Music Station and 93.9 MIA, Rhythm From the '80s to Now.
Main Street, the ultimate shopping, dining, and entertainment destination has attracted generations of distinguished locals and travelers to its enchanting setting. Those who arrive early, before the festival begins, can meet the Main Street Merchants and get a head start on their holiday shopping by taking advantage of the sales in honor of Small Business Saturday® – a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for our local communities.
As the festivities continue throughout the night and Main Street is transformed into a holiday wonderland, Santa will make an appearance to help light up Main Street. All are welcome to visit with Santa in the Santa House, proceeds from all photo sales will benefit the Miami Lakes Boy Scout Troop 247. Event participants will also have the opportunity to connect, adopt and fall in love with a shelter pet from Miami-Dade County Animal Services at the 33rd Annual Main Street Festival of the Lights.
“Residents of the Town of Miami Lakes, and neighboring cities have celebrated the annual Festival of Lights with time-honored traditions and heartwarming experiences for over three decades,” said Andrea Graham Rechichi, Vice President of Corporate and Customer Relations at The Graham Companies. “We at The Graham Companies are delighted to host this diverse multicultural tradition that, year-after-year, brings families together to celebrate the start of the holiday season.”
WHAT: 33rd Annual Main Street Festival of Lights, Downtown Miami Lakes
WHEN: Saturday, November 25th, 2017, from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Tree Lighting Ceremony to take place on the Main Stage at 6:30 P.M.
WHERE: Main Street, 6709 Main Street | Miami Lakes, FL 33014
WHO: The Graham Companies and Main Street Merchants
Live Trucks are welcomed to transmit live from Main Street, we ask those interested to advise us ahead of time in order to make the proper arrangements. Please contact Rixys Alfonso at (305) 558.8877 or via email rixys@causemomarketing.com.
About The Graham Companies:
A family tradition of service since 1932, The Graham Companies is best known for the creation and development of Miami Lakes, a 3,000-acre master planned community. Today, The Graham Companies maintains being the largest landowner in the Town of Miami Lakes through apartment, office, industrial, retail, and hospitality holdings. Keeping to our roots, The Graham Companies continues to also be involved in the agriculture business with dairy, beef, and pecan orchard farming located in the Moore Haven, Florida and Southwest Georgia. For further information about The Graham Companies is available at miamilakes.com.
About Main Street:
Main Street, the social hub for Miami Lakes and the surrounding community, is comprised of restaurants, retail shops, apartments, offices, Shula’s Hotel, 17 screen Cobb Theater, and civic facilities, including the Town of Miami Lakes’ Government Center. Developed by The Graham Companies, Main Street has been recognized in many national publications, including both academic writings and business articles for being in the forefront of mix-use development. For more information on Main Street, please visit mainstreetmiamilakes.com.